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The Oakland Athletics activated third baseman Brandon Inge from the 15-day disabled list Monday. When Inge was placed on the DL, retroactive to May 13, with a strained right groin, he was hitting .227 with four homers and 17 RBI in 11 starts for the A's.  

About a month ago, the idea of Brandon Inge being an offensive force would be a punchline to some twisted joke. The 12th-year third baseman was released on April 26th after posting a .100 batting average with the Detroit Tigers. Three days later, the ...  

The New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics will conclude their three-game series Sunday, as Yankee starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (3-6) opposes Oakland's Tommy Milone (6-3) in the Oakland Coliseum (4:05 p.m. ET on YES Network). The Yankees (25-21) will be looking for their fifth straight victory, while the Athletics (22-25) will be looking to avoid being swept for the first time this season ...  

New York Yankees continued to show signs of improvement as they beat Oakland Athletics 6-3 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California in the opening game ... Josh Reddick hit a solo home run in the fourth to bring the Athletics back into the contest but ...  

Ivan Nova (5-2) went seven innings, giving up three runs on six hits and striking out four. Rafael Soriano got his fourth save, allowing one hit and striking out two in one inning. Ross (2-5) surrendered six runs on 11 hits and struck out three ...  

Colon hasn't faced New York (24-21) since July 6, 2007, and he's probably thankful for that. He hasn't made it past the third inning in his past two matchups against the Yankees and has given up a combined 15 runs in those games. This time, he'll face a ...  

LHP Dallas Braden (left shoulder surgery in May 2011) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 24. He was moved to the 60-day DL on April 22. Braden played catch several times in early May but was not yet on a throwing program after ...  

The lack of offense in Wednesday afternoon’s tilt between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels made the game one part boring and one part pathetic, turning some A’s fans into apathetic spectators. One day removed from being one-hit by C.J ...  

LHP Pedro Figueroa was optioned to Class AAA Sacramento on Tuesday in order to make room for Tuesday's starter, RHP Graham Godfrey. The rookie had a 2.00 ERA in eight relief appearances. 3B Josh Donaldson has yet to draw a walk in 67 at-bats ...  

The Oakland Athletics are in a phase that organizations are generally reluctant to enter—rebuilding mode.  With it comes almost a certainty for failure.At first glance the team's decision making seems irrational.  Players are acquired and lost for a reason that most fans can't see.  A player's skills during this time may not be as important as his age or tradability.  What the fans cannot see are the two moves ahead that only their club's...  

Bleacher ReportOakland Athletics: 5 Reasons Ryan Cook Is Currently the Best Reliever in MLBBleacher ReportRyan Cook hasn't allowed a run in the first 21.2 innings of his MLB career. Who's this Ryan Cook guy and why is he the best relief pitcher in MLB right now? To start, he's a setup man for the Oakland A's and could arguably be the closer at some point ...and more »  

(OAKLAND) -- And the hits just keep on ... not coming? The Oakland Athletics offense continued its disappearing act on Wednesday at the Oakland Coliseum, as the A's managed just three hits in 11 innings, as they lost, 3-1, to the Los Angeles Angels.  

Eight years after being traded to the Oakland Athletics, it's time for the franchise to give up on Daric Barton. In 2004, the A's shipped Mark Mulder to the St. Louis Cardinals for several young, talented prospects. Barton—a 19-year old converted catcher ...  

Collin Cowgill drove in the go-ahead runs and scored in a home plate collision with pitcher Tim Lincecum, and the Oakland Athletics snapped an 11-game losing streak in San Francisco with a 6-2 victory over the Bay Area rival Giants on Sunday. San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, slides in safely for a double past the tag-attempt from Oakland Athletics shortstop Cliff Pennington, center, during the second inning of an interleague...  

It’s almost the end of May, but voting for this year’s MLB All-Star Game is already under way. Yes, there are still five weeks determine each and every player who will be on the American and National League rosters, but it’s nice to take a look at ...  

Jarrod Parker has put up a lot of zeros against the White Sox, and looks more mature than ever, as he fought his way out of a leadoff double in the sixth. He has completed six innings, allowing just five hits. Have the A's scored for him? Don't be crazy; of course not. It's 0-0, bottom of the sixth.  

The A's have managed just enough offense to push across 3 runs against the Tigers (1 off of Fister, two off of Phil Coke). Meanwhile, Brandon McCarthy absolutely dominated Detroit for 7 innings, striking out 10 batters without a walk. After a scoreless inning by Ryan Cook, Oakland comes to bat in the bottom of the 8th with a 3-0 lead.  

Kila Ka'aihue blooped a winning single in the 14th inning soon after Yoenis Cespedes' tying two-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday. Oakland Athletics starter Jarrod Parker throws to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko singles against the Oakland Athletics during the...  

Fort Worth Star TelegramMLB Insider: Oakland Athletics built for the futureFort Worth Star TelegramBy Jeff Wilson The Oakland A's probably aren't going to win the American League West this season, and Brandon McCarthy probably isn't going to win the AL Cy Young award. Neither is the best in their division or league, but neither is as far off as ...A's put Brandon McCarthy on DLESPNOakland Athletics Brandon McCarthy hits DLCall to the...  

After a truly horrific game last night, which saw the A's score 6 runs (including a grand slam) and easily lose, the A's look to right the ship tonight against Rick Porcello and the Tigers. The A's are back at .500, and don't really need a long losing streak, having dropped their last two games. Tommy Milone will get the call for the A's. He struggled badly in the first inning in his last start, allowing four runs, but the A's got him a win...  

Miguel Cabrera broke out of a slump with two RBI hits in Detroit's eight-run third inning and the Tigers went on to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-6 on Thursday night. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon leaves the game after giving up 8 runs in 2 1/3 innings pitched in Thursday nights game between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera...  

Updating a previous item, Oakland Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) won't come off the disabled list when he's eligible Tuesday, May 22. Cespedes, who has a brace around his strained left wrist, said he hopes to take batting practice at some point this ...  

Keep in mind though, you're hoping for 5-6 usable starts come September at best. Dallas Braden - Like Anderson, Braden has been a no-go this year, but with shoulder problems. His timetable for return is a bit more uncertain however, and even ...  

The Oakland Athletics come into town in second place, with an 11-12 record that has them 5.5 games out in the AL West already. For comparison's sake, the Red Sox might be in last place, but they are just 3.5 games out, and they aren't chasing the team that's been to the last two World Series.* *When footage from the Boston/Baltimore Game 162 on September 28, 2011 is found in the distant future by an intergalactic civilization...  

Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and the rest of the Detroit Tigers are swinging and missing far too often lately. Detroit Tigers second baseman Danny Worth hops over Oakland Athletics' Eric Sogard after completing a double play during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Athletics' Brandon Inge was out at first base. Oakland Athletics' Collin Cowgill, right, is congratulated by Daric Barton...  

It looks like the catamaran has arrived in Tampa Bay, which will make tonight sort of interesting. The #Athletics place Coco Crisp on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 3 with an inner ear infection and recall Michael Taylor from Sacramento. — Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) May 4, 2012 Michael Taylor is racking up the frequent flier miles, and this time, he may even have some major league at-bats to show for it. What do you expect from...  

Yoenis Cespedes’ timely hitting decided countless games at every level of baseball back home in Cuba. Doing it at as a first-year major leaguer means so much to the young Oakland Athletics. With two of the American League’s top pitching teams dueling it out for a third straight day, Kila Ka’aihue blooped a winning single in the 14th inning soon after...  

Trevor Cahill-Brett Anderson-Gio Gonzalez-Dallas Braden-Brandon McCarthy. A pretty sick starting rotation of potential, no? Your number four starter has a perfect game on his record and your number five starter posted a 3.32 ERA in 2011 and walked 25 batters in 170.2 innings. The Oakland Athletics could be pretty good in 2012. That was a statement that could have potentially been made if the A's didn't suffer major injuries to...  

Our team-by-team preview of the 2012 MLB season from a fantasy perspective continues today with the Oakland Athletics. If you've just jumped on with our series or need a reminder, we are spending a day with each major league team, looking at 9 different fantasy angles for each franchise while also paying homage to the things we watch for as real life fans. The hope is that...  

Brought to you by Protract & Gamble. Those of you keeping record, and I know you’re out there, realize this is the committee’s 38th month of indecision - or that Selig & Co. simply have decided they’re not ready to announce one. Yet there is good reason to believe this charade will end in the coming months. With the knots finally out of the Mets ownership situation and an agreement to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, Selig and his unofficial...  

Once St. Louis had completed one of the most improbable comebacks in baseball history and won the 2011 World Series, a fuse was lit in Oakland: What was to follow, in quick and stunning succession, was the roster being completely and unapologetically blown up.  

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, and the Oakland owner maintains he's focused on San Jose rather than a move outside the Bay Area. Speaking ...  

Brandon McCarthy is back where he was a year ago — on the disabled list with a troublesome right shoulder. He hopes to return sooner than he did last season. The Oakland Athletics put McCarthy, a right-hander, on the 15-day disabled list with ...  

The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder in the latest injury setback to the franchise's opening day starter. The A's recalled right-hander Jim Miller from Triple-A Sacramento on ...  

Right-handed pitcher Brandon McCarthy has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, the Oakland Athletics announced Sunday. The move is retroactive to May 18, the day after his last start. The A's replaced McCarthy on the ...  

SAN FRANCISCO — The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder in the latest injury setback to the franchise’s opening day starter. The A’s recalled right-hander Jim Miller from Triple ...  

The long awaited return of Manny Ramirez is almost here. The Oakland Athletics announced that Manny Ramirez will make his season debut on his 40th birthday. Manny Ramirez will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento shortly, and will ...  

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San Francisco, CA – The Oakland Athletics have placed pitcher Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right shoulder. McCarthy last pitched on May 17 in a no-decision against Texas, allowing four runs on eight hits ...  

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221/.344/.344 with three home runs, 13 RBI and 19 runs scored in 37 games. Most of the damage has been done by Jonny Gomes, Seth Smith and Kila Ka’aihue. Not exactly a high bar being set. Ramirez, even at the age of 40, could certainly put up close to those numbers.  

(AP) -- Justin Verlander has produced the longest road win streak by a Detroit Tigers pitcher in 44 years, but might have trouble adding to that if an unusual pattern against the Oakland Athletics continues Sunday. Verlander will seek a 13th consecutive ...  

(AP) -- Most figured for the Chicago White Sox to be competitive in 2012, they would need Adam Dunn and Alex Rios to rebound from incredibly awful seasons. So far, the two have been up to the challenge. Dunn and Rios look to continue their hot hitting and ...  

take your son here . leave the cell phone at home . I love that I can take Bart there . not to over crowded and noisy like some parks . When inside totally forget your in the slums of Oakland . Great…  

It's like sitting at a cold blackjack table: Why wait out the bad mojo knowing that at some time, you're bound to win a couple of hands? Not knowing when that hot streak will occur, why not leave now while you still have a few chips? In fantasy baseball ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Justin Verlander summoned athletic trainer Kevin Rand and pitching coach Jeff Jones to the clubhouse after the seventh inning to examine a callus on his thumb that had begun to bleed.  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento. The move was retroactive to Sunday and landed ...  

First baseman Kila Ka'aihue missed his second consecutive game because of a hamstring injury, and second baseman Jemile Weeks was unavailable a day after turning his ankle while getting out of the batter's box. Catcher Kurt Suzuki also was held ...  

The Oakland Athletics might be without their outfielder for some time, but they do have a nice replacement coming in for him. According to the team website, Coco Crisp has been out of action for seven games, came back, went 0 for 4 at the bat ...  

If the Oakland Athletics move to a new ballpark in San Jose for the 2016 season, it is general manager Billy Beane's vision that the A's will be a legitimate contender for the American League pennant at that time. In order for Beane's vision to ...  

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento. The move was retroactive to Sunday and landed ...  

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list ... 277 with two homers and 19 RBIs with Sacramento. Doug O'Neill could have been insulted. The Preakness odds were announced and the Kentucky ...  

During World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries. Among these were the Kaiser Shipyards in nearby Richmond. The medical system devised for shipyard workers became the basis for the giant Kaiser Permanente HMO, which ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. - Brandon McCarthy matched a career high with 10 strikeouts after missing his last start with a sore right shoulder, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night. The A's opening-day starter ...  

OAKLAND, California -- Mobilian Jake Peavy pitched a three-hitter ... a former St. Paul's standout, allowed only a leadoff single to Jemile Weeks in the fourth inning, a double to Yoenis Cespedes in the seventh and a single to Coco Crisp ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Kila Ka’aihue blooped a winning single in the 14th inning soon after Yoenis Cespedes’ tying two-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday. Cespedes [...]  

Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, raising the possibility of a move from the Bay Area.  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento. The move was retroactive to Sunday and landed ...  

Oakland, Calif. — The green and gold of the Oakland Athletics look strange. At least on Brandon Inge they do. Maybe only different instead of strange. But definitely different. "I think so, too," Ramon Santiago said. "Go tell him I think so.  

Free Press beat writer John Lowe will answer your questions about the Tigers in a live chat at noon Thursday at freep.com/sports. (Submit questions now.) Then stick around as Anthony Fenech live-blogs the Tigers-Twins game that afternoon.  

There's no question that Brandon Inge is finally an answer to the third base dilemma plaguing the Oakland Athletics. First and foremost, Inge can perform at the major league level—unlike Oakland's other options. Since last year's starter Scott Sizemore ...  

Arlington, TX – Oakland Athletics third baseman Brandon Inge was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a strained right groin. The move is retroactive to May 13. Inge, who has not played since May 12 against Detroit ...  

Malcolm Gladwell calls them Outsiders ... to flashes and bursts of genius which can greatly benefit an organization. How many orchids did Fred Goodwin or Dick Fuld ignore or fired and look how well that fared because they surrounded themselves by people ...  

A’s manager Bob Geren said he was encouraged by how OF Yoenis Cespedes (left hand) felt after hitting off a tee and taking soft toss and that Cespedes could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday. ... Tommy Milone (4-2) will take the mound ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Yoenis Cespedes returned to the batting cage Saturday, then the bench. This time, he'll stay there a little longer. The Oakland Athletics placed the powerful Cuban defector on the 15-day disabled list with a strained muscle in his left ...  

The Oakland Athletics will recall top prospect Jarrod Parker from Triple-A Sacramento to start against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com Parker, Prospect Pipeline’s No. 31 overall prospect, will be making his A’s debut. The right-hander was acquired this offseason in the deal that sent Trevor Cahill to the Arizona Diamondbacks. It seemed as though the 23-year-old might break camp with the A’s as part of their...  

It's been a difficult 2012 year for Oakland Athletics outfielder Coco Crisp. The 32-year-old veteran re-signed with the A's this past offseason, after toiling with options to move elsewhere. Ultimately, his comfort with the Athletics organization and the ...  

Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hand that has bothered the Oakland Athletics center fielder all week. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hand ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Yoenis Cespedes returned to the batting cage Saturday, then the bench. This time, he'll stay there a little longer. The Oakland Athletics placed the powerful Cuban defector on the 15-day disabled list with a strained muscle in his left ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hand that has bothered the Oakland Athletics centerfielder all week. Cespedes complained of discomfort in his hand after taking batting practice ...  

The Oakland Athletics recalled Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento, and according to CSNBayArea, he will make his season debut in Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The transaction occurs after the A's placed left fielder Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list due to an inner ear problem.Taylor, a rookie, is not new to the Oakland ball club, having appeared in 11 games last season.He earned his 2012 promotion, however, in part...  

Those not buying into Oakland Athletics pitcher Tommy Milone's dominance on the mound may claim he's lucky—but his consistency proves it's all talent. You've heard the old saying, "it's better to be lucky than good." In baseball this saying might hold ...  

Tommy Milone. You’ve heard of him, right? That unassuming 25-year-old lefty on the Oakland Athletics. The dude with the 3-1 record and 2.00 ERA in four starts this season. Yes. That’s the guy I’m talking about. Milone was one of the players received ...  

OAKLAND, Calif., April 25 (UPI) -- Kila Ka'aihue's run-scoring single in the 14th inning Wednesday capped a rally that carried the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.  

The Oakland Athletics send Brandon McCarthy (2-3, 2.96 ERA) to the mound, and the big right-hander has a 2.25 ERA at home over his last five starts -- in addition to posting a shiny 2.41 mark against the Detroit Tigers in 2011. Those same Tigers ...  

(OAKLAND) -- After the Oakland Athletics stole a win from the Toronto Blue Jays here at the Coliseum on Tuesday night, they had momentum on their side: two games over .500, a three-game win streak and five more home games ahead of them to truly ...  

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA's can't get to Verlander in 3-1 loss to TigersAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Oakland Athletics hardly resembled the same team that pounded the Detroit Tigers the two previous days. Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander works against the Oakland Athletics during the inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Oakland, ...Verlander, Tigers top Athletics in series finaleYahoo! SportsOakland Athletics fall to...  

Last winter, the Oakland Athletics had themselves a huge fire sale as they unloaded ... Additionally, Parker missed the entire 2010 year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He returned to the mound in 2011 and posted a humdrum 11-8 record with ...  

Somebody in the A’s front office—maybe Billy Beane, or David Forst, or some sharp-eyed old scout, who knows—has figured out how to find physically unimpressive veterans and turn them into competent pitchers again. McCarthy ended up getting the last ...  

Clay Buchholz whiffed Smith three times, catching him looking once while getting him to swing and miss in the other two at-bats. Alfredo Aceves struck out Smith the final time, in the ninth inning. Smith did get one break from striking out when Junichi ...  

Even though the Oakland Athletics have officially begun their 2012 campaign, they still have some roster moves to make before their home opener Friday. They made a few moves on Wednesday that cleared up some room, putting Daric Barton on the DL ...  

In Major League Baseball, there are two types of winning teams. There are teams that can go out and buy the best talent out there (read: Yankees) and simply overpower any team that dares stand in its way. Then, there are teams that do things more tactfully.  

Oakland Athletics Kila Ka'aihue is finally getting his opportunity in the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics. The first-baseman played sparingly early in the year, but has seen a lot more time as of late, after the Athletics released Brandon Allen.  

The Oakland Athletics were hoping that the soreness in Brandon Inge's groin muscle would go away after ... O.co Coliseum won't be friendly to him in the long run, either. There's no need to keep him in mixed leagues.  

FCS set to expand playoffs to 24 teams in 2013KFVSBrandon Inge gave the Oakland Athletics something positive to look at on a night when starter Bartolo Colon got knocked out early during an eight-run Detroit inning. Brandon Inge gave the Oakland Athletics something positive to look at on a night when ...and more »  

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Tommy Milone outdueled Gavin Floyd and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Tuesday night. Daric Barton drew a leadoff walk in the eighth and ...  

Find a Way to Hit Ace Pitching They are aces for a reason. They are put at the top of the rotation for a reason. They are the guys that start playoff games on three days of rest for a reason. Their stuff is up there with the best in the MLB and they make ...  

Kurt Suzuki's pinch-hit double in the eighth inning brought home the deciding run as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Chicago White Sox, 2-0, in the middle contest of a three-game series. Tommy Milone (3-1) allowed three hits and struck out ...  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Tommy Milone outdueled Gavin Floyd and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Tuesday night. Daric Barton drew a leadoff walk in the ...  

Oakland has trouble getting offense going on an ace starting pitcher. That's a problem. In two starts against the A's this season, Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has pitched 14.1 innings and sports a 0.992 WHIP and 13 strikeouts. The A's lost both ...  

Here’s a quick look at the Chicago White Sox's 4-0 win over the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on Monday night. What it means: The White Sox have now won four consecutive games on their West Coast trip. They also moved into a tie with the ...  

It's not just by default that Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is the team's ace this year. Believe it or not, his talent—still not at full potential—legitimately earned McCarthy the spot. During the offseason, Oakland shipped bright stars ...  

"You can't even get 38 strikes out of a pitching machine," A's outfielder Jonny Gomes marveled. Colon (3-1) opened the bottom of the fifth by throwing a ball to Maicer Izturis. He didn't miss the strike zone again until there was one out in the eighth.  

The Oakland Athletics are accustomed to challenges playing in the American League West. Their Interleague Play schedule for 2012 will pose a challenge, but not one the team will be unable to overcome. Interleague Play brings about the same passion and debate as that of the...  

During World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries. Among these were the Kaiser Shipyards in nearby Richmond. The medical system devised for shipyard workers became the basis for the giant Kaiser Permanente HMO, which has a ...  

The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento.  

It has to have been an amazing past several weeks for Yoenis Cespedes. From being courted by to play professional baseball by several MLB teams, to signing a contract to play in America with the Oakland Athletics, to hitting a home run in his very first ...  

Once again, the Oakland Athletics spotted the Seattle Mariners too big of a lead to overcome, this time falling behind 7-0 before a furious rally falls one run short, 8-7. As with Game 3, the starting pitching, which was so splendid in Tokyo for the first ...  

With three home runs in ten games, he is on pace for a total of 49 on the season—enough to tie Mark McGwire's rookie record set in ... Part of the deal that sent Gio Gonzales to the Nationals, Milone quickly stepped into the starting rotation and has ...  

This helps to justify manager Bob Melvin's decision to keep Godfrey over Tyson Ross, who had arguably the best spring of all the A's starting pitchers. Bad: Jerry Blevins. Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of "Everyday Jerry," but games like this make ...  

With two games already in the books for the Oakland Athletics and 160 more to go, there’s one thing already certain for the upcoming 2012 campaign: Yoenis Cespedes is going to be the American League Rookie of the Year. That’s right. That Yoenis Cespedes.  

The Oakland Athletics seem to be defined by the "Moneyball" era, which has turned into a rallying cry for fans searching for an answer to another one of Billy Beane's roster shake-ups.  Gone are the top level pitchers like Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill ...  

During World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries ... the Josiah Lusk Canning Company, the Oakland Preserving Company (which started the Del Monte brand), and the California Packing Company. Prior to World War ...  

When the A's faced the Mariners in Tokyo, Cespedes contributed to their first victory of the season by knocking his first major league home run out of the park. He impressed in his spring training debut by hitting a solo home run, in addition to an RBI ...  

Yoenis Cespedes has put his name into select company in Oakland Athletics franchise history with his outstanding start to the 2012 season. He has now hit three home runs in his first four games with the team and now joins a list that includes ...  

The Oakland Athletics got back in the win column behind a tremendous effort from one of their promising young arms. They'd surely love to see a similar performance ... "This one stings because your guy pitches such a good game and we couldn't do much ...  

Just like the 2012 opener, Game 2 was a pitching duel inside of the spacious Tokyo Dome. And like the opener, the Oakland Athletics looked like they were on the frustrating end of another well-pitched game. But Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run home run to ...  

The Athletics fell behind 4-0 in the first game of 2012 in the Oakland Coliseum and never recovered, falling 7-3 to the Seattle Mariners. Starter Brandon McCarthy was less than sharp in five innings, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out three.  

The score was tied at 1-1 until the 11th when Brendan Ryan doubled against Andrew Carignan and Chone Figgins sacrificed, with Dustin Ackley hitting a single to center. K.C. Dermody grew up in the Bay Area of California, following the Oakland Athletics ...  

Today, the Athletics reinstated first baseman Daric Barton from the disabled list and designated first baseman Brandon Allen for assignment.I know the guy started slowly, but yikes. I'm guessing Allen will accept a minor-league assignment and head to Sacramento for the time being. Four games does not a season make, but I must admit, Allen looked pretty awful at the plate. 0-7 with five strikeouts including an 0-3, three-K performance in his...  

The Oakland Athletics scored a much-needed win on Tuesday night, as they took the second game of their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox by a final score of 2-0. Now the A's will have a chance to try for a series win in ...  

and the elevation from bullpen coach to Manager of Bob Geren instead of Ron Washington who, you may have heard, has had a bit of success with his new team. It may go without saying that none of the above got mentioned in the movie “Moneyball.”  

Ubaldo Jimenez tries to string back-to-back wins together this evening when the Cleveland Indians open a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum. (Sports Network) - Ubaldo Jimenez tries to string back-to-back wins together this evening ...  

On the heels of a disappointing 74-88 finish to last season, general manager Billy Beane, who reaped worldwide recognition this past year with the box office success of the movie "Moneyball," dealt away two of the team's best young pitchers in Trevor ...  

Josh Reddick also was feeling under the weather and was ... It will mark the first time he's pitched in Southern California since his college days. Cespedes' three-run homer accounted for the A's first runs scored in the first inning all season.  

SB Nation2012 MLB Season Preview: Oakland AthleticsOpposing ViewsWith Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill departing Oakland, the A's rotation will rely on some young arms and a couple of surgically repaired elbows. Brandon McCarthy, the A's new found sabermetric ace, will be the Opening Day starter in Japan.2012 AL West Previews: Oakland Athletics Pose No Threat To TexasSB NationGomes HR sparks rally for Oakland against CubsSeattle Post...  

Daric Barton #10 of the Oakland Athletics rounds third to score on a Kurt Suzuki pinch-hit double as Brent Morel #22 of the White Sox looks on in the eighth inning at O.co Coliseum on April 24, 2012 ...  

Manager: Bob Melvin (2nd season). He's Here: OF Manny Ramirez, OF Yoenis Cespedes, RHP Bartolo Colon, LF Seth Smith, RF Josh Reddick, OF Jonny Gomes, RHP Jarrod Parker, LHP Tom Milone, RHP Brad Peacock, OF Collin Cowgill, RHP Ryan Cook. He's Outta There ...  

Yoenis Cespedes made his highly anticipated major league debut on Wednesday morning, as the Oakland A’s dropped the first game of their two-game series against the Seattle Mariners in Japan. Cespedes, who I wrote about yesterday, finished his first big ...  

The Oakland Athletics are gearing up for what they hope can be a resurgent 2012. They've signed Manny Ramirez and Yoenis Cespedes, they've picked up a healthy batch of prospects via trade and they help kick off the season with a series in Japan ...  

TOKYO -- Any talk of how the Oakland Athletics might fare in 2012 begins with the uncertainty surrounding their pitching staff. That's unusual for a team whose question marks generally revolve around a toothless offense. But consider the state ...  

The Oakland Atheletics have opened the 2012 season at 1-3 in a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners. The $36 million man Yoenis Cespedes has four hits. All but one are home runs. Cespedes may not be the ideal choice to play center field.  

Japan's Hanshin Tigers took advantage of a struggling Tyson Ross and defeated the Oakland Athletics, 12-6, just 24 hours after the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners. Ross gave up eight runs and 10 hits in just four innings, with six runs being ...  

TOKYO -- Yoenis Cespedes has yet to play a regular-season game for the A's, but he knows how to put on a show in batting practice. The Cuban center fielder sent numerous balls sailing deep over the fence during the A's first workout at the Tokyo ...  

The Oakland Athletics were chosen to help kick off the 2012 baseball season in the now-customary overseas Opening Day. The A's will play against the Seattle Mariners in Japan. On Friday, the teams touched down in Japan and the A's were greeted ...  

Starting in the late 1940s, the Oakland Police Department began recruiting officers from the South to deal with the expanding black population and changing ... at the Laney College Theater. In February 2009, the Fox Oakland Theatre reopened.  

Pitching may have been the talk of the White Sox's most recent series, but tonight they'll be going up against a very capable starter in the Athletics' Bartolo Colon.  

For the moment, though, it's still Oakland - with San Jose on hold, MLB commissioner Bud Selig staunchly silent, and A's owners Lew Wolff and John Fisher on the brink of madness. Wolff and Fisher want out of Oakland, have long wanted out yet ...  

Tommy Milone, SP, MLB: 2-1, 2.84 ERA, 19 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 8 SO, 6 BB Milone is off to a solid start for the A's. While he doesn't profile as a top of the rotation starter, he's a capable back-end guy, and is pitching a bit above that so far.  

TOKYO // The Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is starting to look at home with the Oakland Athletics, even on the other side of the world. Cespedes hit his first major league home run yesterday to ...  

Memories abound while strolling into O.co Coliseum for the 2012 Oakland Athletics, American-soil home opener. Over 40 years ago a similar walk took place at the then Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to also watch an A’s game, with heightened anticipation ...  

“Jeppy had good action on his ball but he couldn’t keep it in the zone,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “He just kind of lost his release point and when he got it back, he couldn’t put guys away.” Yoenis Cespedes belted a two-RBI ...  

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CLEVELAND INDIANS—Activated LHP David Huff from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Columbus (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Claimed INF Luke Hughes off waivers from Minnesota. Transferred LHP Dallas Braden to 60-day DL. Norfolk at Scranton/Wilkes ...  

The Oakland Athletics placed pitchers Dallas Braden and Joey Devine on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 24, on Tuesday. Braden, who is still recovering from left shoulder surgery, made three starts for the A's last season before ...  

He will be filling in for the Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics Latest from The Business Journals San Jose airport may sport terminal for ... then moving to the High Desert Mavericks in the California League. After that, he began calling ...  

He made two putouts, cleanly fielding both grounders hit his direction at third base, but bobbled a should-be groundout by Darnell McDonald that was ruled ... at times this year," Oakland manager Bob Melvin told reporters.  

He's here: C/DH Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi (traded from Yankees), RHP Kevin Millwood, LHP Hisashi Iwakuma ... by trading an All-Star pitcher (Michael Pineda) to get young slugger Jesus Montero, who immediately becomes their DH.  

The Oakland Athletics played the second of two exhibition games in Japan on Sunday, handily defeating the Yomiuri Giants by blanking them in a 5-0 victory. Leadoff hitter Jemile Weeks has two hits and two RBI while Kurt Suzuki homered.  

Kila Ka’aihue blooped a winning single in the 14th inning soon after Yoenis Cespedes’ tying two-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday.  

The 2012 Oakland Athletics interleague schedule begins in May with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. The games continue into June with additional match-ups against National League West opponents.  

Pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Tommy Milone outdueled Gavin Floyd and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Tuesday night.  

SAN FRANCISCO - The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with...  

Ubaldo Jimenez tries to string back-to-back wins together this evening when the Cleveland Indians open a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum.  

The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Coco Crisp on the disabled list due to an ear infection, according to Hardballtalk.  

He was released by the Twins to make room for right-hander Jason Marquis on their lineup ... at the end of March is obviously still a problem, forcing the A's to shelf him for much longer than he had hoped.  

(class B misdemeanor) Justin Dyess, 25, of Humble: Credit/debit card abuse (class B misdemeanor) Bobby Davis, 21, of Atascocita: DWI – 1st offense (class B misdemeanor; prob.)  

The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list with an inner ear infection.  

The Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Tuesday night.  

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At one point he reels off 38 consecutive strikes in A's win  

At one point he reels off 38 consecutive strikes in A's win  

At one point he reels off 38 consecutive strikes in A's win  

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